Beauty, of course, is a relative and extensible concept, but it never touched teeth. At all times, even with the advent of the first civilizations, strong healthy teeth were a measure of beauty. Of course, it’s nice when in the general photo the most beautiful teeth are yours. But if a smile is a long forgotten thing for you, be sure to read this article. We will reveal the main points of tooth restoration, their transformation and even occlusion correction.
A smile will make everyone brighter
It was sung in a song well known to us from childhood. Indeed, it has been proven that friendly and smiling people rather attract the attention of others and make acquaintances easier. The thing is that the owners of beautiful healthy teeth do not have all sorts of tweaks about the appearance.
Whether it’s the case, the opposite is the situation for those whose teeth sparkle with yellowness, caries and grew up with a “fence”. Do not despair and blame yourself - for the most part, the way your teeth look is a genetic predisposition and proper nutrition. An important factor is the care of them and regular visits to the dentist.
If you are dissatisfied with the aesthetic appearance and the health of your teeth, then now we will step by step reveal all the secrets of beautiful teeth and the famous Hollywood smile.
From the first nippers to laser dentistry
As we said earlier, teeth were treated in ancient times, when there was no hint of sterility, dentistry and toothpaste. We will not scare the “delights” of medieval doctors, but we raised this topic for a reason. No wonder people tried to treat their teeth at all times, since in the advanced stages of inflammation they can go to other organs, for example, affect the brain, and a person runs the risk of very serious consequences.
An elementary, unhealthy tooth causes an unpleasant odor from the oral cavity, which also will not add to its owner interlocutors, not to mention external aesthetics. However, I would like to draw attention to the fact that in the past, even some 60 years ago, more that dentists could do was remove the affected (crooked, chipped) tooth and put in its place ... gold. It was fashionable. Or do not put anything. Ceramic crowns, if they were, were worth unbearable means.
Now technology has advanced by leaps and bounds. The main emphasis of modern dentistry of beautiful teeth is to maximize the preservation of real and their “decorative” repair, which allows you to not distinguish a real tooth from an artificial one. Yellowness became an easily eliminated defect, and a huge amount of funds from the "fence" appeared. However, first things first.
Align the teeth. Stage 1. Cure all
You have decided to align your teeth. This is great, you are probably worried about your new look. However, the first step towards a dazzling smile will be the treatment of diseased teeth, if any. How to make beautiful teeth? There are a lot of ways, we will talk about them later. But in any of them, the main thing is required - the cleanliness and health of the original teeth, regardless of their location and quantity, since this is already a technical matter.
Since the teeth will undergo physical and aesthetic changes, the dentist must be sure that during the procedures they will not crumble and will not break under the root. It is also important to heal every "hollow", points, remove tartar and plaque. This is done so as not to “close” the patient under new teeth, because inside he will continue to decay, infect neighboring teeth and as a result, the alignment of the teeth will be ineffective.
Therefore, before choosing how to even out and whiten your smile, you should consult a dentist and do dental treatment that requires it. I would like to say that postponing such events is in vain. Modern medicine is carried out almost painlessly, with the use of high-quality drugs, so if you had a negative experience of a decade ago, it is worth it to boldly pack up and go for treatment. Remember that it’s not so easy to get rid of complications, and diseased teeth hastily infect their “neighbors”.
Step 2. Choosing a Method
So, all the flaws are eliminated, the teeth are healthy and ready for further transformations. Now the main thing is the choice of how to align them. Everything is quite simple and depends on several factors that you must choose:
- Strength. If you have slight distortions, then you do not need serious designs. But if your orthodontist says that the treatment is serious and long-term, then opt for the most durable materials.
- Aesthetics. Depending on how embarrassed you are with the number of designs attached to the teeth, you can choose less noticeable or even invisible options.
- Price. Of course, the choice of material and its fastening affects the cost of the structure for alignment. Accordingly, you can compare prices and calculate how much you are willing to pay in order to have beautiful teeth and a beautiful smile in the photo.
Braces
There are different types of braces for different purposes, depending on the preferences of the client and the financial side of the issue.
The most common option for bite correction and tooth alignment. The method is the most effective, since it has been tested for decades of successful practice, and also has an acceptable cost. The patient gets used to them for a long time, since they are bulky, noticeable, there is also a risk of developing an allergy from the metal. Often, popular personalities deliberately installed such braces of gold or inlaid with jewelry, highlighting them as an accessory.
More expensive than their metal counterparts, because they look more aesthetically pleasing. They are mainly preferred by children, their appearance is important. However, there are significant disadvantages. Such braces are less durable, and are also painted with food with bright pigments, such as blueberries or cherries.
- Ceramic and sapphire braces.
More gentle in their corrective properties, so the process of treating a bite will be longer. They are chosen due to aesthetic properties, since they are almost invisible on the teeth and also hypoallergenic, which will appeal to people who are more susceptible to the external environment, stronger than plastic ones. Of the minuses: more expensive than plastic, but fragile against a metal background. They are also painted with food, if they are not cleaned in a timely manner.
Ideal for those who do not even want the slightest hint of using a bracket system, but want beautiful, even teeth. Linguals are fixed on the inside of your teeth, due to this they are invisible to others. The only negative, as you probably guess, is the price.
Veneers, luminaries, eliners
In addition to radical ways to correct crooked teeth, there are more cosmetic ones. We will list the most popular of them, and also present beautiful teeth in the photo after and before the work of the orthodontist.
They are special overlays for teeth in the form of plates of small thickness. They will not correct the bite, but only eliminate aesthetic defects such as gaps between the teeth, chips, bumps and yellow. After the first visit to the specialist and before they are installed, it takes about 14 days, after which the person becomes the happy owner of a Hollywood smile.
Such restoration is not cheap, but this is the case when the price really justifies its means. Many stars, including Russian ones, have installed such plates for themselves. The plus is that the specialist selects the tone of the product for your natural, so the repair of an individual tooth will not be evident.
It is important to remember that it is not so easy to remove veneers, since enamel is substantially grinded off for their installation. If you decide to abandon them and remove the plates, then get ready to spend time, effort and money on restoring your teeth.
They interact much more carefully with real teeth and do not require grinding of enamel. Compared with veneers, they give a similar effect, but due to the smaller thickness they cannot hide the same serious shortcomings, therefore they are used in cases of light aesthetic defects. Removing them in the future is much simpler and easier, and most importantly, safer for the teeth themselves. In the photo below, beautiful teeth before and after.
They are mouthguards. They are made from durable polymeric materials according to the cast and photograph of the patient's jaw. According to the data provided, the manufacturers create a three-dimensional model and caps on them. Treatment with such aerators lasts for a year, it is better to use them for minor corrections, since they do not have enough properties to correct a serious malocclusion or tooth growth.
In this case, you do not need to go to the doctor every time for correction, since the laboratory will issue a kit for the entire course of treatment. Nevertheless, experts are more often advised to use traditional ceramic braces to match the color of your teeth, since when you wear the eliners yourself, there is a risk of forgetting about them for a while, and you will have to start treatment again.
Vestibular plates and trainers
Most often, such devices align the teeth and bite in children, so that the treatment takes place in a soft and painless manner.
Used for children from two to five years old. They help babies get rid of bad habits like sucking fingers or nipples, which harm the development of the correct bite. In a word, they eliminate the cause of crooked teeth. Often, a few weeks are enough to correct the problem, the main indicator here is the personality of the child.
The vestibular plate is used only during the period of direct sucking, to replace the harmful fingers or nipple. The material of the plate is hypoallergenic and absolutely safe for babies; there are also models with correction of the pronunciation of early sounds. They contain special dampers and beads.
They are a soft, elastic splint that easily takes the shape of a jaw (yours or your child's). For an effective result, they are used immediately for the upper and lower jaws, on which they are attached. They have the ability to relieve excess muscle pressure on the jaw, eliminate snoring and fix the tongue in the correct position.
The advantages of this design is that you need to wear them at night, and wear only during the day for an hour. Cheaper braces and do not cause physical discomfort. Also enjoyed success not only in children, but also in older people.
Question of price and quality
As a rule, now people are well educated in such matters and immediately turn to specialists to choose the appropriate way to align their teeth and bite in themselves or in children. The Internet is full of reviews about beautiful teeth, but do not blindly trust dubious sites and advertising.
If in doubt, contact two or three clinics at once to compare the opinions of specialists and choose the one that suits you. Of course, when choosing the proportion “price = quality”, the good old metal braces are still in the lead. They really do the job faster than others and have a strong frame. Nevertheless, it is up to you to decide what to choose for yourself.
Dental and Gum Care Tips
Dentists and dental defects specialists are surprised by unpleasant statistics. Most tooth problems can be avoided if ... Just look after them! The tips are simple and familiar to many since childhood, but as it turned out, most neglect them:
- Brush your teeth in the morning and evening for at least 5 minutes. During the night, a huge amount of microbes is formed. You yourself know that this is necessary, and if you have children at home, then it is critical - set a good example for taking care of yourself.
- Visit the dentist at least once a year so that you have beautiful teeth in the photo and in life.
- Brush your teeth once a year. Deposition of stone and plaque increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
- Talk with a specialist, choose the right paste and brush for you.
- Rhinestones and other tooth ornaments have long gone out of fashion. Do not spoil the enamel, natural beauty is now popular.
- The same goes for whitening. Too white, like porcelain, the teeth look unnatural, and the procedure is harmful to the health of the teeth.
- Regulate fast food and sodas, as well as coffee. They do not benefit teeth.
- Be careful with cold and hot foods, especially if you have tooth sensitivity. In addition to unpleasant sensations, you risk becoming the owner of cracks in the teeth.
Conclusion
Dental health, as in principle all our health, is in our hands. Follow the simple rules of hygiene and prevention, and do not hesitate to go to the dentists. Modern medicine can offer a lot of options for correcting crooked teeth and their bite in both children and adults at any age.
Of course, the issue is more relevant to solve in the early stages in order to achieve a quick and less painful result. Take care of the health of your smile, and dentistry will provide beautiful teeth.